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Porsche Macan Turbo will it lead in 2016? – When asked to compare the Porsche Macan Turbo to its competitors, the company’s CEO Matthias Muller didn’t pull any punches. He said the car has no competitors, and he then proceeded to tell the audience why. Running through the lineup of utility vehicles on the market from different British and German companies, he identified why each of them is behind the Macan as far as either luxury, capabilities, or looks.

Introducing Porsche Macan Turbo
Porsche purists may still not be over the fact that the company creates a utility vehicle at all, preferring that it stayed with its sports car roots. However, these days, Porsche sells more four-door vehicles than it does two-doors. Company executives have taken on the mandate to create the finest “sports car” in every category of vehicles. The Macan Turbo is their entry in the “sporting crossover” category, and it is probably the top option on the market.

The engine is a 3.6 liter V6, which is twin turbocharged, and tuned so that it produces 400 horsepower. This delivers 406 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK. With the optional Sport Chrono package, the Macan Turbo delivers some very impressive acceleration. This vehicle can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. This is actually 0.2 seconds faster than the base model Porsche 911 Carrera, and it is considerably faster than the 510 horse power supercharged Range Rover Sport, which takes 5.0 seconds to do the same.

Under the hood
When the Porsche Macan Turbo accelerates, it does so incredibly smoothly. While this is a good thing for someone buying a luxury CUV, if you’re hoping for the thrills of one of the pure sports cars, you may miss the feeling of acceleration you’re used to. Instead, the Macan Turbo delivers power to all four wheels with incredible smoothness. The system is all-wheel drive, with a rear bias, but it is infinitely variable between front and back.

The steering is an electro-mechanical system which was based on the Audi Q5. This is probably the best steering system of any utility vehicle on the market today. Once again, if you’re used to Porsche sports cars, you may miss some road feel, but for a utility vehicle, this is excellent.

Design
One of the design goals Porsche identified for the Macan was to be the best in its segment at cornering. The vehicle is fairly high and heavy (about 4,200 pounds), so it will never have the sensation of a sports car, but the handling is almost perfect for its class. The balance and neutrality are far beyond what you find in other utility vehicles. The exterior of the Macan has more sophisticated looks than some of its boxy competitors.

The 20-inch wheels for this crossover aren’t exactly ground hugging, but the styling does have some lines from the 911, and the front fascia makes it look fast. The roofline has a smooth arch, and the wheels are out at the very corners. The styling definitely says this is a Porsche. The interior features wood inlays or aluminum, and light and dark leather, and materials used are high quality. There is quite a bit of interior space as well.

Will Porsche Macan Turbo become a leader in 2016?
Specialists claim that Porsche Macan Turbo is unique. Other cars in a similar category cannot compete with what’s under the Macan hood. Mercedes AMG and BMW M will try their luck, but rumor has it that they won’t surpass Macan’s stellar performance. Drivers who want to enjoy a classic Porsche experience – effortless grip, scalding acceleration, and impeccable balance – may have to invest $70,000 in a Porsche Macan.

In spite of a rather spicy price, Porsche Macan Turbo is the world’s fastest SUV. Basically, it’s more like a sports car wrapped in a 5-seat crossover vehicle. Will it become a leader in 2016? It sure has a lot of potential. Packed with a V6 engine, this beauty launches to 60 mph in exactly 4.6 seconds; if you have the Sports Chrono package, it reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Featuring a top speed of 165 mph, Porsche Macan Turbo will exceed all your expectations.